OMEGA Seamaster Ref.163.003 NEW OLD STOCK W.BOX

COMMENT

This Seamaster comes from the height of Omega’s mechanical watchmaking. Its simple round case and straight lugs form a thoroughly resolved design created during the mature period before the Quartz Crisis—one that can be worn comfortably for decades. The proportions of the case are particularly well balanced, with its diameter and thickness well suited to slimmer wrists. The dial uses black, onyx-style inlays on the hands and indexes, providing excellent legibility and a crisp appearance. It is fitted with a beads-of-rice Ref. 1036 bracelet and Ref. 511 end links.

This watch is New Old Stock, and an unused vintage example such as this offers valuable insight into the manufacturing standards of its period. The case retains sharply defined lug edges, clear brushing across the upper surfaces, and its original proportions. The blue protective film remains on the caseback, while the dial, hands, and indexes show no noticeable signs of age. The watch remains in beautiful condition throughout. The bracelet has eight fixed links on one side and six on the other, preserving its original period taper. This item has not undergone disassembly and cleaning.

The composed dial, with its sunburst finish and slender indexes, is complemented by a supple beads-of-rice bracelet, creating an appearance characteristic of a 1960s Seamaster. Although powered by the practical Cal. 564, the watch retains its period condition from the case through to the bracelet. Its sharply preserved exterior and exceptional state of preservation as a New Old Stock example further enhance its appeal as a collectible watch.

BRAND

Founded in 1848, Omega is one of Switzerland’s longest-established watch manufacturers, with a history spanning more than 160 years. The Seamaster was introduced in 1948 to mark the company’s centenary. Since then, it has accompanied its wearers through many different stages of life, whether as a first significant watch, a personal milestone, or a lasting everyday companion. Few watches are as naturally suited to marking such moments as an Omega.